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The Powerline 500 AV Nano Adapter Kit, model TPL-406E2K, uses any electrical outlet to create a secure high speed network. Connect the first adapter to your network and plug the second adapter into any outlet on your electrical system for instant high speed network access. The compact form factor saves space around crowded electrical outlets. This adapter automatically connects to other TRENDnet Powerline AV adapters with no installation required-TRENDnet recommends pressing the 'Sync' button to automatically change default encryption keys.

Use up to 8 adapters to network devices in different rooms without running new cabling. Power Save mode reduces power consumption by up to 80%. Quality of Service (QoS) technology prioritizes video, audio, and online gaming. LED displays convey device status for easy troubleshooting. Advanced 128-bit AES encryption secures your network. This adapter is ideal for use in buildings that interfere with wireless networking signals.

Overview – TPL-406E2K

Includes two TPL-406E adapters

500 Mbps networking from an electrical outlet

Compact form factor saves space

Up to 80% power savings

Use one unit to transmit, and up to 7 additional TPL-406Es to receive a network signal*

Networking Solution

Standards:

IEEE 1901, HomePlug® AV, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3u

1 x 10/100 Mbps Auto-MDIX RJ-45 port

2 ~ 68 MHz

Features:

Up to 500 Mbps (Full Duplex mode)

Up to 8 nodes (max)

Up to 4 Overlapping Powerline Networks (per electrical system)

Package Contents:

2 x TPL-406E

Quick Installation Guide

CD-ROM (Utility & User's Guide)

2 x Network cable (1.5 m / 5 ft.)

Introduction to Powerline Networking:

Create Network over Powerline Including two TPL-406E adapters, the TRENDnet TPL-406E2K Powerline adapter kit instantly creates a high speed networking over an existing electrical system and transmits networking signal up to 300 meters, where the adapters automatically connect using an encrypted Powerline signal.

Great Expandability Connect one 500 Mbps Powerline AV Adapter to the Internet and then plug in up to 7 additional 500 Mbps Powerline AV adapters for instant connectivity throughout multiple rooms. Up to 500 Mbps bandwidth is ideal for sharing data intensive files, playing games, downloading music and more at bottleneck-free data transfer rates. (500 Mbps is theoretical Powerline data rate, actual throughput will vary depending on environment)

Packaging

Quick Info

WarrantyBeyond any applicable Newegg return policy, this item is warranted independently by the product's Manufacturer or a Third party. Below is a summary provided for convenience only and may not be accurate or current.
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Rating: 1/5Save your money

Pros: I'm a tech by trade so I often buy stuff and try it out for awhile to see how it works. I bought two sets of these (4 total) and they have never worked well. I intended to replace my 200 mb version, which did work, but ended up with a bunch of stuff to add to my junk drawer.

Cons: I've tried endless combinations and none work well. I get worse speeds with these then my 200....how is that possible when these are 500s? WiFi is faster and that shouldn't be the case. I say try another brand because quality control is poor...hence the price.

Manufacturer Response:

Hello Lunarskye,

We are sorry to hear that you are having an issue with the TPL-406E2K. If you have not done so, please update them with the latest firmware update located on our website. Typically a slow connection would be related to interference. You can try different outlets and disconnecting electronics around the units to see if you can identify a device that may be causing interference. Avoid using GFI outlets and outlets on AFCI breakers as they can also impact your Powerline network. If you continue to experience issues with the adapters please email adrian@trendnet.com and we will have someone assist you as soon as possible. Please include a link to this review.

Rating: 3/5Slower than WiFi

Cons: It was slower then my WiFi, which beats the purpose of buying this product at first place.

Out of 3 computers I tried (three different outlets), the speed varied, from 7 MB to 16 MB.

But the connection dropped couple of times / hour.

Manufacturer Response:

Hello Matt,

We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing an issue with the Powerline adapters. You can try different outlets and disconnecting electronics around the units to see if you can identify a device that may be causing interference. Try to relocate the unit or the device to see if that helps. Avoid using GFI outlets and outlets on AFCI breakers as they can also impact your Powerline network. Typically this type of issue is caused by interference. If you cannot find a source it may be a hardware issue. Please email adrian@trendnet.com and we will have someone assist you as soon as possible. Please include a link to this review.

Rating: 5/5Works Great

Pros: These things work great. I just plugged them in, hit sync on both of them and then plugged one into my router using Ethernet and the other into my PC. The speed is the same as my Wi-Fi was and far more reliable with lower ping.I got my set for $40 which was cheap at the time, but that seems to be what they cost now retail. So for the performance you get out of these, it's a great deal if reliability and security is important to you.They're small enough that you can share a an outlet with another device.They have LEDs on them indicating they're status. Very nice. The LEDs aren't too bright.The pack came with a set of Ethernet cables, which I intend to replace with a set of longer flat cables.Allows you to use Ethernet instead of wireless and avoid having to run ridiculously long cables.You can use a number of them together in a network. I've seen people use 8 of them on a single network.

Cons: You could spend the same amount of money on a Wi-Fi router and connect more devices with higher bandwidth on the wireless and wired connections. So this is more of a specialty product that might not be ideal for everyone.It would be nice if the cables were longer.Only 500 Mb/sec max bandwidth in and out combined.Not the greatest product high bandwidth is important on your network. If you stream a lot of videos or games on your network you will probably want to a set with higher bandwidth. I personally wouldn't even expect the 600 Mb set to suffice in that regard. A 100 Mb set would be ideal in that setting.

Other Thoughts: I read that you should use them on a vacant outlet or it could degrade your signal. I have mine plugged into the same outlet as my PC, which is a serious power hog, as well as several other devices on that power strip with the powerline adapter plugged into the opposite outlet. It works just fine. Far more reliable than my wireless adapter was. The drivers for the Wi-Fi adapter I was using were constantly failing and driving me nuts. With this powerline kit, that isn't an issue any more. For optimal efficiency, you should use them on a vacant socket. But it isn't absolutely necessary.These power line kits are great for gaming. You get the low latency of an Ethernet connection. Using this adapter improved my ping significantly. I didn't expect it to improve by that much. It lowered it by an average of 15 to 20. Which is awesome because my ping times really licked bad and I couldn't figure out why. I assumed it's because I live out in the middle of nowhere, but turns out it was my wireless network.I've been considering using these for all of my gaming consoles and PCs. I have Xbox One/360, PS3/4, Wii U, 2 laptops, 2 PCs, WD Live TV, 2 Ipads, 2 Ipods. So I have ample need for both wired and wireless connections. These things are perfect for me.I read that you shouldn't use them on power strips, but I've seen people do it and they worked. Your best bet is to use multiple adapters on a single power strip with nothing else on it. I mean, If you have need for several in one area like I do next to my TV.

Rating: 5/5It Just Works.

Pros: Simple, dependable, flexible. I bought one set (two adapters in other words) to extend connectivity to a distant corner of the house. The adapters worked right out of the box and the connection has stayed up for months.

Cons: Not a real problem, just a "would be nice": I with these had a "straight-thru" AC socket on the front.

Other Thoughts: I live in Europe, so as you can infer, these devices work just fine on 220V. I also found that, contrary to what I'd read, they work just fine through power strips; chalk it up to cautiousness on the part of the vendor.

Rating: 4/5Easy setup, good way to wire in

Pros: This was really easy to set up and get working and the way you can use any electric socket makes it so easy to get your PC wired into your network.

Cons: In the two months I've had this set up, it's dropped the connection maybe 3 times. I had read something along the lines of overheating though I haven't noticed heat when it drops. As annoying as it might be, it kicks back in within a minute or two.

Other Thoughts: I got this on sale so I believe it was about $25 for the pair of adapters and it's nice to know I can pick up a couple others if I wanted to hook up my laptop etc.

Rating: 2/5Drops connection frequently

Cons: They drop connection every 5-10 minutes for 30 seconds to 2 minutes.

Other Thoughts: I ordered 2 sets of these because they were nice and cheap. They seem to drop the connection every 5 minutes or so. It's really annoying, I can wait for 2 minutes for the connection to come back or reach under my desk and reset it. It's really annoying, I was hoping to negate the need for a wired connection but with problems with all of the powerline adapters I've tried I think I'm just going to have to bite the bullet.

Since I ordered 2 sets and only use 3 I've been able to swap out one at a time and see if the problem goes away but the problem is still there so I think it is probably a problem with all of them.

I've updated the firmware on all of them and that hasn't resolved the problem. Updating the firmware wasn't a simple task, I had to download an updated version of pcap to get it to work on Windows 8 and even then I had to reboot between updating each one because the software hung.

All in all not the best experience..

Manufacturer Response:

Hello turnero,

We are sorry to hear that you are having an issue with the Powerline adapters. You can try different outlets and disconnecting electronics around the units to see if you can identify a device that may be causing interference and then relocate the unit or the device. Also avoid using GFI outlets and outlets on AFCI breakers as they can also impact your Powerline network. The issue does sound like the power saving issue that the firmware should have addressed. We can also RMA the units to rule out hardware issues. Please email Adrian@trendnet.com and we will have someone assist you as soon as possible. Please include a link to this review.

Rating: 5/5Works great ... BUT

Pros: This product worked like advertised with good speeds using the electrical outlets.

Cons: I bought this item for my Grandson. His bedroom is on the second floor with no ethernet connection. He hooked up each device to an AC outlet per the instructions. Everything was working well. He had speeds in the 300mg range and could access the internet with not problems. Charter, the internet provider came by and said that something in the house was causing problems with the entire neighborhood and they may have to rewire the entire house. After unplugging the Powerline 500's service was back to normal for the neighborhood and my Grandson now is without internet in his upstairs room. The Tech's couldn't believe this device caused them the problems. I don't know why this device would cause an entire neighborhood to have cable problems, but be advised of the possibilities before you purchase.

Other Thoughts: Maybe the manufacture should review the possibility that the product causes gain problems with cable companies.

Rating: 1/5Another Trendnet disapointment!

Pros: If you want to waste hours of time trying to make this work, this is the power line adapter for you!OK, do not use a power strip, do not use it near electrical devices, make sure they are paired, make sure the firmware is up to date. Then make sure you try resetting the devices at least 12 times to make sure they do NOT work. Warmest Regards "Adrian"!

Cons: I can't return it because I waited to long to unbox it and made sure it works.

Other Thoughts: When I bought this, there were not nearly as many negative reviews are there are now.

Manufacturer Response:

Hello,

We are sorry to hear that you are having an issue with the units. We can offer you warranty services on them to rule out a hardware issue with the adapters themselves. Please email Adrian@trendnet.com and we will have someone assist you in submitting a warranty claim. Please include a link to this review.

Rating: 5/5Update

Pros: I feel kind of dumb for leaving a bad review and putting my tech level as high when I didn't even think to look for a firmware update. Got in touch with TRENDnet tech support and the latest firmware update fixed my problem. All good now.

Cons: None now, only flaw is the 10/100, but for my 50mpbs internet connection its a non issue.

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